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Navico is the overall brand behind the B&G, Simrad and Lowrance MFDs. | Navico is the overall brand behind the B&G, Simrad and Lowrance MFDs. | ||
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+ | This document explains how to connect to Navico MFDs using an Ethernet connection. | ||
+ | The integration technology used is called [[http:// | ||
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+ | Make sure to also study the [[https:// | ||
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+ | Note that there is an alternative method to connect, which is NMEA2000. See the [[https:// | ||
===== 2. Compatibility ===== | ===== 2. Compatibility ===== | ||
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===== 4. Configuration ===== | ===== 4. Configuration ===== | ||
+ | On the Victron GX Device, go to //Settings -> Services//, and there enable both //MQTT on LAN (SSL)// and //MQTT on LAN (Plaintext)// | ||
- | On the Victron GX Device, go to Settings | + | {{:venus-os: |
- | Next, go to Settings -> System Setup -> Scroll to the bottom -> Battery measurements. And there set up what batteries you want to see on the MFD; and by what name. | + | Next, go to //Settings -> System Setup -> Scroll to the bottom -> Marine MFD App configuration// |
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No other settings, such as IP addresses or similar are required. The [[venus-os: | No other settings, such as IP addresses or similar are required. The [[venus-os: | ||
- | It is possible to connect the a router to the same LAN; and that way connect the GX Device to the internet. | + | It is possible to connect the a router to the same LAN; and that way connect the GX Device to the internet. The GX device can also be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or with a [[https:// |
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+ | Note that the [[https:// | ||
===== 5. Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors ===== | ===== 5. Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors ===== | ||
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+ | ===== 7. NMEA 2000 ===== | ||
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+ | The MFD can also be connected to the GX device using NMEA 2000, see [[https:// | ||
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+ | The MFD can be configured easily to display the data from the GX device. There is no need to change any instance.\\ | ||
+ | To setup the data sources on the MFD, go to //Settings > Network > Sources > Advanced...// | ||
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+ | The following Victron related PGNs are supported: | ||
+ | * 127505 - Fluid level (tanks) | ||
+ | * 127506 - DC Detailed Status; State-of-charge, | ||
+ | * 127507 - Charger Status | ||
+ | * 127508 - Battery Status; Voltage, Current | ||
+ | * 127509 - Inverter Status | ||
+ | * J1939 AC PGNs | ||
+ | ===== 8. Troubleshooting ===== | ||
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+ | Q1: The MFD page shows outdated information or shows the connection issue page, but the GX device is running and connected and the Victron icon is present on the home page.\\ | ||
+ | A1: Try reloading the page by pressing the menu on the top right corner and select HOME. | ||
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venus-os/mfd-navico.txt · Last modified: 2023-06-22 19:30 by sloges